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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 205.16 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 205.16 and 131.12 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 205.16 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/205.16 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 205.16 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 26,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.58/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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